Relief Male Support Worker

We are looking to recruit a Relief Male Support Worker for a service in Bedlington. It is essential you are a car driver and have a full driver's licence. Waking Night shifts are included in the weekly hours, once you have completed your induction.
We provide you with a full induction programme including shadowing shifts to ensure you are confident within your role.
What does a typical day look like?
The Person We Support (PWS) lives in his own bungalow in a quiet cu-de-sac, and receives two to one support from staff during the day.
The shifts are 8.45am till 7.30pm and 9.15am till 8pm this allows the PWS to be supported out in the community by his staff on duty that day in his mobility car.
He enjoys going to different locations in the local area this includes his favourite cafe at South Beach Blyth where he enjoys talking to both the staff and regular customers that he meets there in the cafe.
The PWS also enjoys doing different activities both in the community and also his Bungalow.
The PWS requires support with personnel care, finance and medication, during the week he also requires support to different medical appointments.
When the day staff finish the PWS is supported by one member of staff on a Waking Night shift from 8pm till 9am, during the night PWS will need support to go to his bathroom.
No new staff work on the Waking Night shift until they have completed their induction and received full training in all aspects of personnel care.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)


• Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme


• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed


• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings


• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme


• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months


• Interest free season ticket loans


• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras. Find out more here https://vimeo.com/272326041/ac6fdbd7b9


• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.


• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support


• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program


• Access to award winning training and development